ACCESSIBILITY
Gorey/Kilmuckridge Municipal District acknowledges that there is much work to be done to ensure our Festivals can be accessed by all. This year, there is a focus on Neurodiversity.
Creative Ireland Wexford has funded a creative consultant to consider how our festivals in Gorey can be better accessed by neurodivergent volunteers, audiences, artists and organisers.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GET INVOLVED IN THE CONVERSATION CONTACT CATHY COUGHLAN cathycoughlan1@gmail.com
Please consider filling in this short survey if you or anyone in your care has access requirements connected to Neurodiversity
SENSORY PICNIC 1PM
GOREY TOWN PARK
Neurodiversity is often experienced by the whole household. We are committed to creating safe environments within our festival programme where families can make the necessary sensory adjustments. Join us for a Sensory Picnic as part of the Family Fun Day in Gorey town park on Saturday 19th July. In collaboration with local group Advocates for Autism, we will gather alongside selected artists to experience a quieter approach to the Festival.
Families are welcome to bring along whatever they need to accommodate sensory requirements. We will meet at the Sensory Garden in Gorey Town Park at 1pm.
OUR SENSORY TOOLKIT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY
- Ear defenders x 8
- Disposable Foam Ear Plugs x 200
- Sunglasses x 20
- Fidget Toys x 10
- Colouring books and pens x 10
- Large Blankets x 3
- Cushions x 4
- Water
EVENING SENSORY STALL
For families staying for the evening festivities, we will be setting up an information and resources stall. Our sensory tool kit will also be available here. Advocate for Autism will be available to take suggestions and comments for future planning.
All equipment (except disposable earplugs) must be signed out and returned to the stall by 11pm.
